Redevelopment has changed the face of Fairfield. It has helped expand local businesses, encouraged new businesses to move to town, improved affordable housing, and developed public infrastructure. In commercial, industrial, and residential neighborhoods throughout the community, the Agency has worked to improve the city. For example, the Fairfield Redevelopment Agency:

• Consolidated property and sold land to develop Westfield Solano Mall and the surrounding retail centers;
• Reconstructed Texas Street downtown with brick sidewalks and landscaping, developed the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts, and contributed to the new Solano County Government Center;
• Constructed Highway 12, providing access to Solano Business Park and Busch Corporate Center, including the Anheuser Busch Brewery and Jelly Belly;
• Created the Fairfield Auto Mall through land assembly, development of Auto Mall Parkway, and partnerships with automotive dealerships;
• Purchased 250 acres in north Cordelia, master planned the area and installed infrastructure to support development of Green Valley Crossings Shopping Center, Green Valley Corporate Park, and Green Valley Office Park;
• Supported small businesses with direct loans, and provided financial assistance to the Fairfield Downtown Association, North Texas Street Business Association, Fairfield Tourism Association, Small Business Development Center, and Solano Economic Development Corporation;
• Facilitated acquisition of mobile home parks by residents and provided funding for improvements;
• Partnered with non-profit housing agencies to acquire property and rehabilitate numerous multi-family neighborhoods and apartment projects; and
• Helped low and moderate income households acquire and rehabilitate single family homes.

Redevelopment is a process specifically authorized under California Law to assist local governments in revitalizing their communities. Redevelopment encourages new development, creates jobs and generates tax revenues in declining urbanized areas by developing partnerships between local governments and private entities.